Amazon · Updated June 2026
Kindle (2024): price, specs & release date
Kindle (2024), released 2024-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: digitaltrends.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Kindle (2024) is listed at $109.99 on digitaltrends.com as of 2026-06-27, the cheapest e readers (median $239.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 81/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Extremely portable, pocketable and comfortable one-handed; Crisp 300ppi display; good for reading including manga.
- Skip if No warm light; screen looks harsh/bluish in the dark is a dealbreaker.
Is the Kindle (2024) a good buy?
At $110, the Kindle (2024) is the cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235. On the spec sheet, its screen of 6 in is the lowest of the 19, its ppi bw of 300 is the highest of the 19, and its storage of 16 GB is the lowest of the 19. By release date, it is among the newer of the 17 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Kindle (2024)
Two whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, Engadget) reviewed the base Kindle (2024) hands-on. Both call it a highly portable, cheap entry-level e-reader with a crisp 300ppi screen but flag no warm light and a $10 price hike over the near-identical 2022 model. Neither published lab benches, so no measured values survive. Note on generation: both reviews cover the entry-level base Kindle (2024); Tom's Guide explicitly identifies it as the 11th-generation Kindle, so the '12th gen' label on this product record is not what these reviews describe (12th-gen refers to the 2024 Paperwhite). RTINGS and PCMag were not usable sources here.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-02-20–2026-01-29
Tested by Tom's Guide, Engadget
Consistently praised
- Extremely portable, pocketable and comfortable one-handed · 2 sources
- Crisp 300ppi display; good for reading including manga · 2 sources
- Cheapest e-reader from a major maker; strong Kindle/audiobook ecosystem · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- No warm light; screen looks harsh/bluish in the dark · 2 sources
- $10 pricier than the near-identical 2022 model with few upgrades · 2 sources
- No water or dust protection · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Both agree it is the best budget pick; Engadget names it its best budget ereader outright, while Tom's Guide is more grudging and suggests buying a used/refurbished 2022 model instead to save money for essentially the same experience.
The sources (2)
This Kindle is the most portable e-reader I've ever used. It easily fits in my jeans' back pocket and it's durable enough that I don't have to remove it when sitting down.
manga looks crisp on the 300 ppi display
calling this a new Kindle and charging $10 more because the screen is a little bit brighter deserves to be called out.
The six-inch, non-flush display is housed in a textured plastic that feels less premium than, say, the Paperwhite or even the two Kobos on our list, but still feels plenty durable.
Probably the most noticeable missing feature is the 6-inch screen's lack of warm light. Compared to any ereader with that option, the screen on the standard Kindle appears harsh and bluish, but it's still far easier on your eyes than a phone or tablet screen.
it's still the cheapest ereader from any of the major manufacturers
Specifications
| Price (US) | $109.99 Base price with lock-screen ads; $129.99 without ads. US MSRP at launch Oct 2024. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon |
| Released | 2024-10 |
| Screen (in) | 6 |
| Ppi bw | 300 |
| Storage (GB) | 16 |
| Color display | No |
| Warm light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Page turn buttons | No |
| Battery weeks | 6 |
| Stylus included | No |
Source: digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Battery life (6 weeks) and waterproof/warm-light status confirmed via Digital Trends review. Screen size, PPI, storage, and release date confirmed via Wikipedia Kindle article.
Is the Kindle (2024) worth it vs cheaper e readers?
Kindle (2024) against its closest cheaper and pricier e readers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Screen (in) | Ppi bw | Storage (GB) | Color display | Warm light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle (2024) this | $109.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | No | No |
| Kobo Clara BW | $129.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Kindle (2024)?
Two whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, Engadget) reviewed the base Kindle (2024) hands-on. Both call it a highly portable, cheap entry-level e-reader with a crisp 300ppi screen but flag no warm light and a $10 price hike over the near-identical 2022 model. Neither published lab benches, so no measured values survive. Note on generation: both reviews cover the entry-level base Kindle (2024); Tom's Guide explicitly identifies it as the 11th-generation Kindle, so the '12th gen' label on this product record is not what these reviews describe (12th-gen refers to the 2024 Paperwhite). RTINGS and PCMag were not usable sources here. Praised: Extremely portable, pocketable and comfortable one-handed; Crisp 300ppi display; good for reading including manga; Cheapest e-reader from a major maker; strong Kindle/audiobook ecosystem. Flagged: No warm light; screen looks harsh/bluish in the dark; $10 pricier than the near-identical 2022 model with few upgrades; No water or dust protection. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Kindle (2024) cost?
The Kindle (2024) has a US price of $109.99 (Base price with lock-screen ads; $129.99 without ads. US MSRP at launch Oct 2024.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Kindle (2024) compare on price?
At $110, the Kindle (2024) is the cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235.
When was the Kindle (2024) released?
The Kindle (2024) was released 2024-10.
What are the Kindle (2024)'s key specs?
Kindle (2024) (Amazon): screen in 6, ppi bw 300, storage gb 16, color display No, warm light No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $109.99 at digitaltrends.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
Head-to-head
Step up
- Kobo Clara BW $129.99
- Kobo Clara Colour $149.99
- Nook GlowLight 4 $149.99
- Kindle Paperwhite (2024) $159.99
- Kobo Libra 2 $179.99
- Boox Palma $199.99
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- Kindle Paperwhite (2024) $159.99
- Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024) $279.99
- Kindle Scribe (2024) $399.99
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